CSIR-INSTI Launches AI Tools to Transform Ghana's Agriculture and Healthcare
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, Institute for Scientific and Technological Information (CSIR-INSTI) in Ghana has introduced a range of artificial intelligence (AI) tools aimed at enhancing agriculture and healthcare. These innovations were presented during the institute's 2026 Open Day, themed 'Transforming Innovation Through AI, Precision Technologies, and Open Scientific Knowledge.' The event gathered policymakers, researchers, entrepreneurs, and students to explore the commercialization of science for national development. Key innovations include the Ghana Agric Data Hub, which provides weather data and agricultural insights to improve farming decisions, and an AI-powered malaria diagnostic application that uses a smartphone camera and microscope to detect malaria parasites. Other tools include apps for detecting crop diseases and a real-time soil testing device. The KwaFu Marketplace, an e-commerce platform for agricultural trade, was also introduced. Despite these advancements, fun...